Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★
Night Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
A guided shore night dive – watch the reef come alive after dark with octopus, Spanish dancers and hunting lionfish.
Hotel pickup & drop-off included.
Tanks or Nitrox and weights included.
Suitable for all certified divers.
Experienced PADI professionals guide every dive.
The reef comes alive after dark
As the sun disappears below the horizon, the Red Sea reveals a completely different world. On this guided shore night dive at Ras Um Sid (El Fanar), watch daytime marine life settle into the reef while nocturnal creatures such as octopuses, Spanish dancers, lionfish, moray eels, and crustaceans emerge to hunt under the cover of darkness.
Dive details
Hotel Pickup & El Fanar Beach
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take you directly to El Fanar Beach at Ras Um Sid, where you’ll meet your dive guide, prepare your equipment, and receive a full briefing before your night dive.
Prepare for the Night Dive
Before entering the water, your guide will explain the dive plan, underwater navigation, torch signals, buddy procedures, safety rules, and the expected conditions, ensuring you’re comfortable and ready for an unforgettable night dive.
Discover the Red Sea After Dark
Experience a completely different side of the Red Sea as the reef comes alive after sunset. Guided by your instructor, you’ll explore Ras Um Sid (El Fanar) by torchlight, searching for octopuses, Spanish dancers, lionfish, hunting moray eels, sleeping parrotfish, crustaceans, and many other fascinating nocturnal marine creatures.
Relax by the Sea
Take a moment to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Red Sea at night, share your diving experience with your guide, and unwind before heading back. Food and drinks are not included but are available to purchase from the beach café.
Transfer Back to Your Hotel
After an unforgettable night beneath the surface, we’ll transfer you comfortably back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of one of the Red Sea’s most magical diving experiences.
Trip highlights
Watch the reef come alive after dark
Glowing corals and bioluminescence
A calm, unforgettable experience
What you might see
- ✓ Octopus, cuttlefish and squid
- ✓ Spanish dancers and crustaceans
- ✓ Hunting lionfish and moray eels
- ✓ Sleeping parrotfish and wrasses
Marine life sightings can never be guaranteed — but the Red Sea rarely disappoints.
See what the day looks like
Real moments from our days on the Red Sea.
What’s included
- ✓ 1 dive
- ✓ Standard air tanks or Nitrox
- ✓ Weights
- ✓ Torch
- ✓ Dive guide
- ✓ Transfers to/from hotel
Not included
- × Diving equipment. Add it during checkout if needed.
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Why choose
The Wave Diving Center
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Why dive with
The Wave Diving Center
Established in 1995, The Wave Diving Center has decades of experience guiding divers of all levels.
Professional, patient and safety-first, every dive.
For a more personal and enjoyable diving experience.
Dive the Red Sea’s legendary reefs, walls, and marine life.
Well-maintained, comfortable gear in all sizes.
Trips run every day, around your holiday plans.
We dive responsibly and protect the reef we love.
Accredited & certified by
PADI 5★ IDC
CDWS Member
Green Fins
EUF ISO Certified
DAN Member
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